SENATE RESOLUTION 54

(By Senators Ferns, Stollings, Plymale, Beach and Rucker)

[Introduced March 27, 2017]

Designating March 27, 2017, as Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature.

Whereas, March is Women’s History Month, where we commemorate and encourage the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in American history; and

Whereas, West Virginia women of every race, class and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our state and nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways; and

Whereas, West Virginia women have played and continue to play critical economic, cultural and social roles in every sphere of the life of our state and the nation by constituting a significant portion of the labor force; and

Whereas, West Virginia women have served our country courageously in the military; and            Whereas, West Virginia citizens are proud of the accomplishments and achievements of women in our state, both in the private and public sectors and appreciate their many contributions to our communities as they continue to advance in leadership roles in our society; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate designates March 27, 2017, as Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation to women for the many contributions they make to the State of West Virginia in all facets of our society; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the to appropriate representatives of Women’s and Girls’ Day at the Legislature.